Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Master's Program

A TESOL Graduate Degree Is Your Master-Class Ticket to the World

With a master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL),
you'll have the key that unlocks doors in the United States and abroad. English as
a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) educators are in worldwide
demand.

Alliant's TESOL graduate program in California puts theory and practice into play
for maximum impact in the learning environment. Our TESOL degree program blends the
perfect balance of TESOL methodology, linguistics and education curriculum for both
experienced and prospective ESL and EFL educators.

Study in San Diego Or Online

To best serve professionals of all types and locations, Alliant offers a fully on-site
TESOL master's program in San Diego, California, as well as an online TESOL graduate program.

TESOL Careers That Span A World Of Opportunity

Our TESOL graduates enjoy successful careers educating the next generation of English
language learners at all levels, and in locations near and far. Whether teaching students
or training teachers, you'll have access to opportunities such as:

Teaching ESL/EFL in colleges and universities

Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in academic, business, healthcare and
science and technology organizations

Training EFL teachers in your country and abroad

Teaching ESL/EFL in private schools

Enhancing elementary and secondary teaching with EFL skills

Serving as an administrator or policymaker in government agencies and other institutions

Developing and writing EFL textbooks, learning materials and other publications

Earning a doctorate degree in TESOL at universities worldwide, including Alliant

And much much more

Please note that this program does not result in a California teaching credential
to teach in K-12 schools.

Program Overview

30 units (10 courses)

Full program completion in as soon as 15 months

Trimester format with Fall, Spring and Summer courses

Convenient evening or online courses for working professionals

Applied, hands-on learning opportunities

Highly-qualified and experienced faculty

Low student-to-faculty ratio

International student community

No GRE requirement

No prerequisites - any undergraduate major is welcome to apply (a language co-requisite
may apply for applicants whose first language is not English)